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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 59.90 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 59.90 and 29.16 is: 43.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 59.90 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/59.90 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 59.90 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 1,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746.54/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.63

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