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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 60.54 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 60.54 and 29.88 is: 41.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 60.54 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/60.54 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 60.54 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 1,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808.94/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.19

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