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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 41.27 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 41.27 and 28.49 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 41.27 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/41.27 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 41.27 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175.43/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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