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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 60.65 and 29.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 60.65 and 29.41 is: 40.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 60.65 = 29.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/60.65 = 29.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 60.65 × 29.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 1,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783.72/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.59

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