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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 44.68 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 44.68 and 28.23 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 44.68 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/44.68 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 44.68 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.32/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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