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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.98, 44.70 and 28.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.98, 44.70 and 28.84 is: 43.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.98 : 44.70 = 28.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.98/44.70 = 28.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.98x = 44.70 × 28.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.98x = 1,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.15/29.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.00

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