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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.80, 41.02 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.80, 41.02 and 28.23 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.80 : 41.02 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.80/41.02 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.80x = 41.02 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.80x = 1,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.99/29.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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