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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.05, 40.06 and 27.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.05, 40.06 and 27.71 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.05 : 40.06 = 27.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.05/40.06 = 27.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.05x = 40.06 × 27.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.05x = 1,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110.06/29.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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