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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 56.09 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 56.09 and 29.74 is: 41.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 56.09 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/56.09 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 56.09 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 1,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668.12/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.04

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