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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.20, 62.44 and 29.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.20, 62.44 and 29.69 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.20 : 62.44 = 29.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.20/62.44 = 29.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.20x = 62.44 × 29.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.20x = 1,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854.04/45.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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