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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.39, 41.94 and 29.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.39, 41.94 and 29.27 is: 40.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.39 : 41.94 = 29.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.39/41.94 = 29.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.39x = 41.94 × 29.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.39x = 1,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227.37/30.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.39

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