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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.25, 62.46 and 29.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.25, 62.46 and 29.72 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.25 : 62.46 = 29.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.25/62.46 = 29.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.25x = 62.46 × 29.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.25x = 1,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856.31/45.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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