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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.54, 60.72 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.54, 60.72 and 29.74 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.54 : 60.72 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.54/60.72 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.54x = 60.72 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.54x = 1,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.81/40.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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