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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.95, 55.09 and 29.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.95, 55.09 and 29.62 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.95 : 55.09 = 29.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.95/55.09 = 29.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.95x = 55.09 × 29.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.95x = 1,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.77/39.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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