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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 64.68 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 64.68 and 29.64 is: 44.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 64.68 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/64.68 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 64.68 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 1,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917.12/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.44

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