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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 60.83 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 60.83 and 29.54 is: 40.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 60.83 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/60.83 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 60.83 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 1,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.92/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.77

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