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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 66.04 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 66.04 and 29.78 is: 44.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 66.04 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/66.04 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 66.04 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 1,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.67/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.70

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