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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.65, 54.74 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.65, 54.74 and 29.30 is: 40.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.65 : 54.74 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.65/54.74 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.65x = 54.74 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.65x = 1,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603.68/39.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.45

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