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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.85, 41.15 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.85, 41.15 and 28.50 is: 39.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.85 : 41.15 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.85/41.15 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.85x = 41.15 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.85x = 1,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.85/29.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.29

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