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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.71, 60.30 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.71, 60.30 and 29.87 is: 41.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.71 : 60.30 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.71/60.30 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.71x = 60.30 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.71x = 1,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801.16/43.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.21

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