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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.78, 41.37 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.78, 41.37 and 29.28 is: 40.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.78 : 41.37 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.78/41.37 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.78x = 41.37 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.78x = 1,211.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211.31/29.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.68

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