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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 62.97 and 29.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 62.97 and 29.25 is: 40.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 62.97 = 29.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/62.97 = 29.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 62.97 × 29.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 1,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841.87/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.38

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