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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 55.21 and 29.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 55.21 and 29.11 is: 40.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 55.21 = 29.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/55.21 = 29.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 55.21 × 29.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 1,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607.16/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.15

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