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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 45.17 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 45.17 and 28.01 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 45.17 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/45.17 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 45.17 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264.85/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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