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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.75, 41.11 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.75, 41.11 and 28.08 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.75 : 41.11 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.75/41.11 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.75x = 41.11 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.75x = 1,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.30/29.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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