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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 53.83 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 53.83 and 29.28 is: 40.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 53.83 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/53.83 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 53.83 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 1,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576.14/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.41

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