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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.79, 54.77 and 29.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.79, 54.77 and 29.41 is: 40.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.79 : 54.77 = 29.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.79/54.77 = 29.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.79x = 54.77 × 29.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.79x = 1,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610.79/39.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.49

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