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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 41.79 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 41.79 and 28.89 is: 40.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 41.79 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/41.79 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 41.79 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 1,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207.61/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.07

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