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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.73, 56.27 and 29.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.73, 56.27 and 29.79 is: 41.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.73 : 56.27 = 29.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.73/56.27 = 29.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.73x = 56.27 × 29.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.73x = 1,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.36/40.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.16

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