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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.89, 60.04 and 29.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.89, 60.04 and 29.80 is: 44.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.89 : 60.04 = 29.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.89/60.04 = 29.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.89x = 60.04 × 29.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.89x = 1,789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.30/39.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.85

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