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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.99, 56.57 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.99, 56.57 and 29.94 is: 41.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.99 : 56.57 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.99/56.57 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.99x = 56.57 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.99x = 1,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693.78/40.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.32

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