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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 41.39 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 41.39 and 29.13 is: 40.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 41.39 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/41.39 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 41.39 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.69/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.27

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