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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.02, 62.16 and 29.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.02, 62.16 and 29.29 is: 40.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.02 : 62.16 = 29.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.02/62.16 = 29.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.02x = 62.16 × 29.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.02x = 1,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.67/45.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.44

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