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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.67, 54.73 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.67, 54.73 and 29.30 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.67 : 54.73 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.67/54.73 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.67x = 54.73 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.67x = 1,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603.35/39.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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