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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 66.68 and 29.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 66.68 and 29.24 is: 43.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 66.68 = 29.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/66.68 = 29.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 66.68 × 29.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 1,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.72/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.78

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