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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.78, 61.13 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.78, 61.13 and 29.34 is: 43.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.78 : 61.13 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.78/61.13 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.78x = 61.13 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.78x = 1,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793.55/40.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.98

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