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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.31, 56.98 and 29.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.31, 56.98 and 29.01 is: 40.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.31 : 56.98 = 29.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.31/56.98 = 29.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.31x = 56.98 × 29.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.31x = 1,652.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652.99/41.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.01

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