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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.88, 41.46 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.88, 41.46 and 28.76 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.88 : 41.46 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.88/41.46 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.88x = 41.46 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.88x = 1,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192.39/29.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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