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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 44.82 and 28.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 44.82 and 28.53 is: 42.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 44.82 = 28.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/44.82 = 28.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 44.82 × 28.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 1,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278.71/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.69

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