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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.71, 56.11 and 29.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.71, 56.11 and 29.01 is: 39.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.71 : 56.11 = 29.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.71/56.11 = 29.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.71x = 56.11 × 29.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.71x = 1,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627.75/40.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.99

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