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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.84, 40.94 and 28.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.84, 40.94 and 28.39 is: 38.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.84 : 40.94 = 28.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.84/40.94 = 28.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.84x = 40.94 × 28.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.84x = 1,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.07/29.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.95

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