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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.33 and 29.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.33 and 29.79 is: 44.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.33 = 29.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.33 = 29.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.33 × 29.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,975.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.97/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.62

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