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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.39, 58.97 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.39, 58.97 and 29.73 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.39 : 58.97 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.39/58.97 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.39x = 58.97 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.39x = 1,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.92/39.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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