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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 60.84 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 60.84 and 29.58 is: 40.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 60.84 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/60.84 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 60.84 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 1,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.65/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.84

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