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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.93, 56.46 and 29.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.93, 56.46 and 29.31 is: 40.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.93 : 56.46 = 29.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.93/56.46 = 29.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.93x = 56.46 × 29.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.93x = 1,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654.84/40.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.43

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