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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 62.05 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 62.05 and 29.15 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 62.05 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/62.05 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 62.05 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 1,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808.76/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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