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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.95, 62.85 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.95, 62.85 and 29.10 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.95 : 62.85 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.95/62.85 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.95x = 62.85 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.95x = 1,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.62/41.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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