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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29, 39.96 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29, 39.96 and 27.48 is: 37.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29 : 39.96 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29/39.96 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29x = 39.96 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29x = 1,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.10/29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.87

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