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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 66.30 and 29.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.27, 66.30 and 29.01 is: 43.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.27 : 66.30 = 29.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.27/66.30 = 29.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.27x = 66.30 × 29.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.27x = 1,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.67/44.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.45

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