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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.70, 63.10 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.70, 63.10 and 29.12 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.70 : 63.10 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.70/63.10 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.70x = 63.10 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.70x = 1,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837.19/45.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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