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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 61.68 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 61.68 and 29.78 is: 44.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 61.68 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/61.68 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 61.68 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 1,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836.83/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.52

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