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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.67, 56.13 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.67, 56.13 and 29.78 is: 41.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.67 : 56.13 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.67/56.13 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.67x = 56.13 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.67x = 1,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.55/40.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.10

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