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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.55, 60.72 and 29.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.55, 60.72 and 29.09 is: 43.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.55 : 60.72 = 29.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.55/60.72 = 29.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.55x = 60.72 × 29.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.55x = 1,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766.04/40.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.56

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