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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.43 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.43 and 29.08 is: 43.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.43 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.43 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.43 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931.78/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.63

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