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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.11, 64.54 and 29.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.11, 64.54 and 29.56 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.11 : 64.54 = 29.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.11/64.54 = 29.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.11x = 64.54 × 29.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.11x = 1,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.57/43.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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