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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 44.88 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 44.88 and 28.59 is: 42.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 44.88 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/44.88 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 44.88 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 1,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.11/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.83

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