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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 61.08 and 29.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 61.08 and 29.70 is: 40.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 61.08 = 29.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/61.08 = 29.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 61.08 × 29.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814.08/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.97

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