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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.38, 54.33 and 29.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.38, 54.33 and 29.09 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.38 : 54.33 = 29.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.38/54.33 = 29.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.38x = 54.33 × 29.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.38x = 1,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.60/39.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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