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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 45 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 45 and 28.49 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 45 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/45 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 45 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 1,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282.08/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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