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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.02, 59.95 and 29.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.02, 59.95 and 29.77 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.02 : 59.95 = 29.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.02/59.95 = 29.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.02x = 59.95 × 29.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.02x = 1,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.60/40.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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