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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.23, 39.76 and 29.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.23, 39.76 and 29.09 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.23 : 39.76 = 29.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.23/39.76 = 29.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.23x = 39.76 × 29.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.23x = 1,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156.65/29.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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