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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 57.57 and 29.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 57.57 and 29.42 is: 40.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 57.57 = 29.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/57.57 = 29.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 57.57 × 29.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 1,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693.71/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.55

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