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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.24, 39.81 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.24, 39.81 and 29.15 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.24 : 39.81 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.24/39.81 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.24x = 39.81 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.24x = 1,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.46/29.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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