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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.35 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.35 and 29.06 is: 43.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.35 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.35 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.35 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.13/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.54

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