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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.34, 61.21 and 29.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.34, 61.21 and 29.80 is: 41.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.34 : 61.21 = 29.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.34/61.21 = 29.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.34x = 61.21 × 29.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.34x = 1,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824.06/44.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.14

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