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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.96, 55.10 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.96, 55.10 and 29.58 is: 40.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.96 : 55.10 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.96/55.10 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.96x = 55.10 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.96x = 1,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629.86/39.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.79

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