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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 66.05 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 66.05 and 29.63 is: 44.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 66.05 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/66.05 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 66.05 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 1,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957.19/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.40

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