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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 56.12 and 29.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 56.12 and 29.80 is: 41.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 56.12 = 29.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/56.12 = 29.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 56.12 × 29.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 1,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.38/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.03

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