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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.06, 54 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.06, 54 and 29.34 is: 40.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.06 : 54 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.06/54 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.06x = 54 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.06x = 1,584.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.36/39.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.56

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