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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.85, 61.15 and 29.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.85, 61.15 and 29.37 is: 43.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.85 : 61.15 = 29.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.85/61.15 = 29.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.85x = 61.15 × 29.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.85x = 1,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795.98/40.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.97

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