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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.72, 59.45 and 29.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.72, 59.45 and 29.24 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.72 : 59.45 = 29.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.72/59.45 = 29.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.72x = 59.45 × 29.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.72x = 1,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738.21/39.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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