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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.04, 60 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.04, 60 and 28.02 is: 41.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.04 : 60 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.04/60 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.04x = 60 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.04x = 1,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.20/40.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.99

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