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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.92, 61.50 and 29.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.92, 61.50 and 29.53 is: 44.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.92 : 61.50 = 29.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.92/61.50 = 29.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.92x = 61.50 × 29.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.92x = 1,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815.94/40.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.38

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