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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.89, 63.05 and 29.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.89, 63.05 and 29.95 is: 45.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.89 : 63.05 = 29.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.89/63.05 = 29.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.89x = 63.05 × 29.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.89x = 1,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888.14/41.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.08

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