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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 41.19 and 29.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 41.19 and 29.25 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 41.19 = 29.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/41.19 = 29.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 41.19 × 29.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 1,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.81/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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