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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 65.96 and 29.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 65.96 and 29.60 is: 44.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 65.96 = 29.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/65.96 = 29.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 65.96 × 29.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 1,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.16/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.21

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