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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29, 43.38 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29, 43.38 and 27.56 is: 41.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29 : 43.38 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29/43.38 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29x = 43.38 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29x = 1,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.55/29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.23

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