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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 41.21 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 41.21 and 28.23 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 41.21 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/41.21 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 41.21 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 1,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163.22/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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