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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.58, 62.87 and 29.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.58, 62.87 and 29.23 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.58 : 62.87 = 29.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.58/62.87 = 29.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.58x = 62.87 × 29.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.58x = 1,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837.38/45.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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