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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.17, 53.96 and 29.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.17, 53.96 and 29.79 is: 41.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.17 : 53.96 = 29.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.17/53.96 = 29.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.17x = 53.96 × 29.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.17x = 1,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607.47/39.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.04

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