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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 44.71 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 44.71 and 28.80 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 44.71 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/44.71 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 44.71 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287.58/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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