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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.49, 65.14 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.49, 65.14 and 29 is: 43.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.49 : 65.14 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.49/65.14 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.49x = 65.14 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.49x = 1,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.06/43.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.44

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