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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.49, 61.36 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.49, 61.36 and 29.94 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.49 : 61.36 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.49/61.36 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.49x = 61.36 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.49x = 1,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837.12/44.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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