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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.93, 61.25 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.93, 61.25 and 29.52 is: 44.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.93 : 61.25 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.93/61.25 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.93x = 61.25 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.93x = 1,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807.95/40.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.17

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