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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 61.02 and 29.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.27, 61.02 and 29.69 is: 40.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.27 : 61.02 = 29.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.27/61.02 = 29.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.27x = 61.02 × 29.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.27x = 1,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811.61/44.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.92

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