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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.41, 60.75 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.41, 60.75 and 29.07 is: 43.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.41 : 60.75 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.41/60.75 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.41x = 60.75 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.41x = 1,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766.00/40.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.70

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