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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 62.59 and 29.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 62.59 and 29.86 is: 41.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 62.59 = 29.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/62.59 = 29.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 62.59 × 29.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 1,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868.94/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.15

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