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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.32, 44 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.32, 44 and 29.08 is: 43.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.32 : 44 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.32/44 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.32x = 44 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.32x = 1,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.52/29.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.64

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