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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.87, 59.76 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.87, 59.76 and 29.63 is: 44.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.87 : 59.76 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.87/59.76 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.87x = 59.76 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.87x = 1,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.69/39.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.41

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