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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 53.83 and 29.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 53.83 and 29.77 is: 41.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 53.83 = 29.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/53.83 = 29.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 53.83 × 29.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 1,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.37/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.09

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