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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 42.12 and 28.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 42.12 and 28.99 is: 40.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 42.12 = 28.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/42.12 = 28.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 42.12 × 28.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 1,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.06/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.09

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