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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 60.05 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 60.05 and 28.49 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 60.05 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/60.05 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 60.05 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 1,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710.60/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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