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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.64, 55.95 and 29.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.64, 55.95 and 29.70 is: 40.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.64 : 55.95 = 29.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.64/55.95 = 29.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.64x = 55.95 × 29.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.64x = 1,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.72/40.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.89

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