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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.20, 41.72 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.20, 41.72 and 29.20 is: 41.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.20 : 41.72 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.20/41.72 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.20x = 41.72 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.20x = 1,218.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218.22/29.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.72

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