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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.77, 59.60 and 29.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.77, 59.60 and 29.60 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.77 : 59.60 = 29.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.77/59.60 = 29.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.77x = 59.60 × 29.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.77x = 1,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763.86/39.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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