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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 61.80 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 61.80 and 29.22 is: 43.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 61.80 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/61.80 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 61.80 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 1,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.80/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.89

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