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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.39, 57.16 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.39, 57.16 and 29.19 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.39 : 57.16 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.39/57.16 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.39x = 57.16 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.39x = 1,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668.10/41.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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