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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.06, 60.21 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.06, 60.21 and 28.76 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.06 : 60.21 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.06/60.21 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.06x = 60.21 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.06x = 1,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.34/40.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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