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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 55.26 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 55.26 and 29.73 is: 40.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 55.26 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/55.26 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 55.26 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 1,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.88/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.99

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