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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 62.12 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 62.12 and 29.32 is: 44.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 62.12 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/62.12 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 62.12 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 1,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821.36/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.14

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