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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.73 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.73 and 29.28 is: 40.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.73 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.73 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.73 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 1,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.44/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.39

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