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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.57, 54.56 and 29.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.57, 54.56 and 29.21 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.57 : 54.56 = 29.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.57/54.56 = 29.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.57x = 54.56 × 29.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.57x = 1,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.70/39.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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