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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.71, 57.55 and 29.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.71, 57.55 and 29.44 is: 40.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.71 : 57.55 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.71/57.55 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.71x = 57.55 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.71x = 1,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694.20/41.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.62

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