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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.16, 64.66 and 29.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.16, 64.66 and 29.60 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.16 : 64.66 = 29.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.16/64.66 = 29.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.16x = 64.66 × 29.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.16x = 1,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.94/43.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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