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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 41.22 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 41.22 and 28.22 is: 38.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 41.22 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/41.22 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 41.22 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163.02/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.81

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