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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 62.16 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 62.16 and 29.52 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 62.16 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/62.16 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 62.16 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 1,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.96/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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