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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.04, 91.66 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.04, 91.66 and 29 is: 43.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.04 : 91.66 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.04/91.66 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.04x = 91.66 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.04x = 2,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658.14/61.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.55

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