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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.61, 40.77 and 29.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.61, 40.77 and 29.61 is: 40.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.61 : 40.77 = 29.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.61/40.77 = 29.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.61x = 40.77 × 29.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.61x = 1,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207.20/29.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.77

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