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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 44.56 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 44.56 and 28.02 is: 41.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 44.56 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/44.56 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 44.56 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 1,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.57/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.76

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