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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 62.88 and 29.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 62.88 and 29.17 is: 40.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 62.88 = 29.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/62.88 = 29.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 62.88 × 29.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 1,834.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.21/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.27

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