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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.39, 43.97 and 27.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.39, 43.97 and 27.95 is: 41.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.39 : 43.97 = 27.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.39/43.97 = 27.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.39x = 43.97 × 27.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.39x = 1,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228.60/29.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.81

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