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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.57, 54.57 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.57, 54.57 and 29.19 is: 40.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.57 : 54.57 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.57/54.57 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.57x = 54.57 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.57x = 1,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592.90/39.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.26

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