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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.03, 64.61 and 29.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.03, 64.61 and 29.48 is: 44.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.03 : 64.61 = 29.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.03/64.61 = 29.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.03x = 64.61 × 29.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.03x = 1,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904.70/43.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.26

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