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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.43, 66.67 and 29.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.43, 66.67 and 29.21 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.43 : 66.67 = 29.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.43/66.67 = 29.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.43x = 66.67 × 29.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.43x = 1,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947.21/44.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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