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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.19, 55.49 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.19, 55.49 and 29.28 is: 40.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.19 : 55.49 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.19/55.49 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.19x = 55.49 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.19x = 1,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.75/40.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.43

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