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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.35, 64.97 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.35, 64.97 and 29.64 is: 44.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.35 : 64.97 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.35/64.97 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.35x = 64.97 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.35x = 1,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.71/43.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.42

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