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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 44.69 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 44.69 and 29.06 is: 43.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 44.69 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/44.69 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 44.69 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 1,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298.74/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.63

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