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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.71, 59.52 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.71, 59.52 and 29 is: 43.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.71 : 59.52 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.71/59.52 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.71x = 59.52 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.71x = 1,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.08/39.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.47

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