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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.94, 55.17 and 29.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.94, 55.17 and 29.62 is: 40.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.94 : 55.17 = 29.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.94/55.17 = 29.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.94x = 55.17 × 29.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.94x = 1,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633.85/39.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.90

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