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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.19, 58.69 and 29.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.19, 58.69 and 29.02 is: 43.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.19 : 58.69 = 29.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.19/58.69 = 29.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.19x = 58.69 × 29.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.19x = 1,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703.18/39.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.46

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