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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 61.50 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 61.50 and 29 is: 43.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 61.50 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/61.50 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 61.50 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783.50/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.44

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