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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 66.42 and 29.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 66.42 and 29.11 is: 43.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 66.42 = 29.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/66.42 = 29.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 66.42 × 29.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 1,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933.49/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.54

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