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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 60.84 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 60.84 and 29.55 is: 40.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 60.84 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/60.84 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 60.84 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 1,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.82/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.74

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