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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 41.40 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 41.40 and 28.06 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 41.40 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/41.40 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 41.40 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 1,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.68/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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