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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.22, 56.94 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.22, 56.94 and 29 is: 40.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.22 : 56.94 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.22/56.94 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.22x = 56.94 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.22x = 1,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.12/41.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.06

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