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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.59, 40.89 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.59, 40.89 and 21.39 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.59 : 40.89 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.59/40.89 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.59x = 40.89 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.59x = 874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.64/29.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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