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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 66.36 and 29.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 66.36 and 29.02 is: 43.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 66.36 = 29.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/66.36 = 29.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 66.36 × 29.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 1,925.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.77/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.57

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