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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 66.39 and 29.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.27, 66.39 and 29.83 is: 44.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.27 : 66.39 = 29.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.27/66.39 = 29.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.27x = 66.39 × 29.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.27x = 1,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980.36/44.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.73

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