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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.12, 59.97 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.12, 59.97 and 29.88 is: 44.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.12 : 59.97 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.12/59.97 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.12x = 59.97 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.12x = 1,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.90/40.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.66

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