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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.11, 39.86 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.11, 39.86 and 27.49 is: 37.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 39.86 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/39.86 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 39.86 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 1,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.75/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.64

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