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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 59.81 and 29.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 59.81 and 29.75 is: 44.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 59.81 = 29.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/59.81 = 29.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 59.81 × 29.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 1,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779.57/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.48

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