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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 62.94 and 29.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 62.94 and 29.04 is: 40.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 62.94 = 29.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/62.94 = 29.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 62.94 × 29.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 1,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827.78/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.07

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