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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 56.62 and 29.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 56.62 and 29.41 is: 40.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 56.62 = 29.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/56.62 = 29.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 56.62 × 29.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 1,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.24/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.54

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