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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 40.87 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 40.87 and 28.46 is: 38.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 40.87 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/40.87 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 40.87 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 1,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163.16/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.99

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