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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.29, 55.46 and 29.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.29, 55.46 and 29.91 is: 41.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.29 : 55.46 = 29.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.29/55.46 = 29.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.29x = 55.46 × 29.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.29x = 1,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658.66/40.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.17

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