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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 39.94 and 27.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 39.94 and 27.86 is: 38.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 39.94 = 27.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/39.94 = 27.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 39.94 × 27.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 1,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.46/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.33

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