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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 55.91 and 29.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 55.91 and 29.48 is: 40.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 55.91 = 29.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/55.91 = 29.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 55.91 × 29.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 1,648.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648.02/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.67

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