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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 44.59 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 44.59 and 28.96 is: 43.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 44.59 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/44.59 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 44.59 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 1,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291.33/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.16

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