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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.74, 40.76 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.74, 40.76 and 28.66 is: 39.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.74 : 40.76 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.74/40.76 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.74x = 40.76 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.74x = 1,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168.18/29.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.28

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