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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.84, 45.02 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.84, 45.02 and 28.34 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.84 : 45.02 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.84/45.02 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.84x = 45.02 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.84x = 1,275.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.87/29.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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