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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.84, 56.32 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.84, 56.32 and 29.14 is: 40.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.84 : 56.32 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.84/56.32 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.84x = 56.32 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.84x = 1,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.95/40.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.18

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