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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.77, 56.31 and 29.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.77, 56.31 and 29.83 is: 41.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.77 : 56.31 = 29.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.77/56.31 = 29.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.77x = 56.31 × 29.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.77x = 1,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679.73/40.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.20

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