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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 41.08 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 41.08 and 29.20 is: 40.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 41.08 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/41.08 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 41.08 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 1,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.18/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.21

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