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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.38, 57.17 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.38, 57.17 and 29.14 is: 40.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.38 : 57.17 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.38/57.17 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.38x = 57.17 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.38x = 1,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.86/41.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.26

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