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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.16 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.16 and 29.19 is: 43.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.16 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.16 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.16 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 1,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989.79/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.82

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