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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.58, 60.61 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.58, 60.61 and 29.07 is: 43.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.58 : 60.61 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.58/60.61 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.58x = 60.61 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.58x = 1,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.86/40.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.42

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