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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.11, 53.94 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.11, 53.94 and 29.13 is: 40.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.11 : 53.94 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.11/53.94 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.11x = 53.94 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.11x = 1,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571.11/39.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.18

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