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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.69, 40.95 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.69, 40.95 and 27.38 is: 37.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.69 : 40.95 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.69/40.95 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.69x = 40.95 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.69x = 1,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121.31/29.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.77

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