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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.14, 71.95 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.14, 71.95 and 29.14 is: 40.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.14 : 71.95 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.14/71.95 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.14x = 71.95 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.14x = 2,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096.82/52.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.21

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