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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.54, 66.83 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.54, 66.83 and 29.28 is: 43.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.54 : 66.83 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.54/66.83 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.54x = 66.83 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.54x = 1,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.78/44.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.93

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