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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 61.61 and 29.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 61.61 and 29.75 is: 44.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 61.61 = 29.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/61.61 = 29.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 61.61 × 29.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 1,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.44/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.55

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