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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.62, 60.24 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.62, 60.24 and 29.88 is: 41.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.62 : 60.24 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.62/60.24 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.62x = 60.24 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.62x = 1,799.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.97/43.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.26

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