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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.89, 41.27 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.89, 41.27 and 28.06 is: 38.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.89 : 41.27 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.89/41.27 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.89x = 41.27 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.89x = 1,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.90/29.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.74

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