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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.56, 56 and 29.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.56, 56 and 29.65 is: 40.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.56 : 56 = 29.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.56/56 = 29.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.56x = 56 × 29.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.56x = 1,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.40/40.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.94

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