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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.91, 55.10 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.91, 55.10 and 29.07 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.91 : 55.10 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.91/55.10 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.91x = 55.10 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.91x = 1,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.76/39.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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