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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.52, 54.61 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.52, 54.61 and 29.16 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.52 : 54.61 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.52/54.61 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.52x = 54.61 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.52x = 1,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592.35/39.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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