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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 62.82 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 62.82 and 29.15 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 62.82 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/62.82 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 62.82 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 1,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.20/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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