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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 62.62 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 62.62 and 29.06 is: 40.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 62.62 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/62.62 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 62.62 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 1,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819.75/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.07

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