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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.54, 65.20 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.54, 65.20 and 29.84 is: 44.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.54 : 65.20 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.54/65.20 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.54x = 65.20 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.54x = 1,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945.57/43.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.68

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