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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.99, 65.81 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.99, 65.81 and 29.58 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.99 : 65.81 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.99/65.81 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.99x = 65.81 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.99x = 1,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.49/43.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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