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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.18, 60.96 and 29.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.18, 60.96 and 29.61 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.18 : 60.96 = 29.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.18/60.96 = 29.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.18x = 60.96 × 29.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.18x = 1,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804.88/44.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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