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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.27, 56.90 and 29.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.27, 56.90 and 29.60 is: 40.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.27 : 56.90 = 29.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.27/56.90 = 29.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.27x = 56.90 × 29.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.27x = 1,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683.96/41.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.80

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