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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.05, 60.09 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.05, 60.09 and 29.88 is: 44.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.05 : 60.09 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.05/60.09 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.05x = 60.09 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.05x = 1,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795.49/40.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.83

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