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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.18, 58.72 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.18, 58.72 and 29.54 is: 44.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.18 : 58.72 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.18/58.72 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.18x = 58.72 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.18x = 1,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734.59/39.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.27

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