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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 60.71 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 60.71 and 29.08 is: 40.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 60.71 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/60.71 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 60.71 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 1,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765.18/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.09

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