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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.24, 60.99 and 29.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.24, 60.99 and 29.67 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.24 : 60.99 = 29.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.24/60.99 = 29.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.24x = 60.99 × 29.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.24x = 1,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809.57/44.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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