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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.04, 59.97 and 29.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.04, 59.97 and 29.23 is: 43.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.04 : 59.97 = 29.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.04/59.97 = 29.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.04x = 59.97 × 29.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.04x = 1,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.92/40.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.78

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