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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.90, 56.43 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.90, 56.43 and 29.97 is: 41.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.90 : 56.43 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.90/56.43 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.90x = 56.43 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.90x = 1,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691.21/40.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.35

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