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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.74, 59.45 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.74, 59.45 and 29.64 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.74 : 59.45 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.74/59.45 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.74x = 59.45 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.74x = 1,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762.02/39.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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