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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 60.89 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 60.89 and 29.58 is: 40.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 60.89 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/60.89 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 60.89 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 1,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.98/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.82

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