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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.30, 61.95 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.30, 61.95 and 29.28 is: 43.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.30 : 61.95 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.30/61.95 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.30x = 61.95 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.30x = 1,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813.90/41.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.92

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