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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.77, 60.34 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.77, 60.34 and 29.92 is: 41.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.77 : 60.34 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.77/60.34 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.77x = 60.34 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.77x = 1,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.37/43.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.25

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