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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.12, 59.94 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.12, 59.94 and 29.94 is: 44.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.12 : 59.94 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.12/59.94 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.12x = 59.94 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.12x = 1,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.60/40.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.73

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