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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 44.28 and 29.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 44.28 and 29.36 is: 43.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 44.28 = 29.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/44.28 = 29.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 44.28 × 29.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 1,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.06/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.82

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