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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.04, 54 and 29.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.04, 54 and 29.44 is: 40.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.04 : 54 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.04/54 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.04x = 54 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.04x = 1,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589.76/39.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.72

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