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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.54, 55.92 and 29.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.54, 55.92 and 29.68 is: 40.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.54 : 55.92 = 29.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.54/55.92 = 29.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.54x = 55.92 × 29.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.54x = 1,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659.71/40.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.94

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