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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.74, 41.20 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.74, 41.20 and 28 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.74 : 41.20 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.74/41.20 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.74x = 41.20 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.74x = 1,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153.60/29.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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