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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.86, 41.12 and 28.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.86, 41.12 and 28.48 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.86 : 41.12 = 28.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.86/41.12 = 28.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.86x = 41.12 × 28.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.86x = 1,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.10/29.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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