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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.50 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.50 and 29.74 is: 44.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.50 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.50 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.50 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 1,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.71/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.50

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