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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.45, 66.83 and 29.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.45, 66.83 and 29.26 is: 43.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.45 : 66.83 = 29.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.45/66.83 = 29.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.45x = 66.83 × 29.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.45x = 1,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.38/44.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.99

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