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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.02, 58.46 and 29.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.02, 58.46 and 29.43 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.02 : 58.46 = 29.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.02/58.46 = 29.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.02x = 58.46 × 29.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.02x = 1,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720.33/39.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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