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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.40, 59 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.40, 59 and 29.22 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.40 : 59 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.40/59 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.40x = 59 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.40x = 1,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723.98/39.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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