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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 62.94 and 29.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 62.94 and 29.25 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 62.94 = 29.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/62.94 = 29.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 62.94 × 29.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 1,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841.00/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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