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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.01, 39.97 and 27.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.01, 39.97 and 27.94 is: 38.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.01 : 39.97 = 27.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.01/39.97 = 27.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.01x = 39.97 × 27.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.01x = 1,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116.76/29.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.50

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