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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 61.35 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 61.35 and 29.92 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 61.35 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/61.35 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 61.35 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 1,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835.59/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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