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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.91, 62.73 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.91, 62.73 and 29.07 is: 43.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.91 : 62.73 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.91/62.73 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.91x = 62.73 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.91x = 1,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.56/41.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.51

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