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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.61, 60.83 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.61, 60.83 and 29.16 is: 43.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.61 : 60.83 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.61/60.83 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.61x = 60.83 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.61x = 1,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.66/40.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.68

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