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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 56.70 and 29.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 56.70 and 29.43 is: 40.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 56.70 = 29.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/56.70 = 29.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 56.70 × 29.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668.68/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.64

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