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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 66.74 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 66.74 and 29.20 is: 43.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 66.74 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/66.74 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 66.74 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 1,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948.81/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.82

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