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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.44, 55.89 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.44, 55.89 and 29.55 is: 40.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.44 : 55.89 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.44/55.89 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.44x = 55.89 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.44x = 1,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.55/40.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.84

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