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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.95, 62.90 and 29.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.95, 62.90 and 29.93 is: 44.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.95 : 62.90 = 29.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.95/62.90 = 29.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.95x = 62.90 × 29.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.95x = 1,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.45/41.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.88

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