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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.57, 57.31 and 29.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.57, 57.31 and 29.25 is: 40.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.57 : 57.31 = 29.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.57/57.31 = 29.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.57x = 57.31 × 29.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.57x = 1,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.17/41.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.32

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