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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.86, 44.52 and 28.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.86, 44.52 and 28.04 is: 41.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.86 : 44.52 = 28.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.86/44.52 = 28.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.86x = 44.52 × 28.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.86x = 1,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.17/29.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.80

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