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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.86, 41.14 and 29.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.86, 41.14 and 29.02 is: 39.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.86 : 41.14 = 29.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.86/41.14 = 29.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.86x = 41.14 × 29.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.86x = 1,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.88/29.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.98

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