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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 44.79 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 44.79 and 28.17 is: 42.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 44.79 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/44.79 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 44.79 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 1,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.73/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.30

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