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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.18, 61.75 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.18, 61.75 and 29.06 is: 43.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.18 : 61.75 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.18/61.75 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.18x = 61.75 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.18x = 1,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.46/41.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.58

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