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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.99, 55.17 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.99, 55.17 and 29.07 is: 40.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.99 : 55.17 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.99/55.17 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.99x = 55.17 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.99x = 1,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603.79/39.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.10

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