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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.83, 59.86 and 29.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.83, 59.86 and 29.81 is: 44.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.83 : 59.86 = 29.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.83/59.86 = 29.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.83x = 59.86 × 29.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.83x = 1,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.43/39.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.80

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