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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 45.16 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 45.16 and 28.66 is: 43.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 45.16 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/45.16 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 45.16 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 1,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.29/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.26

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