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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 66.72 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 66.72 and 29.19 is: 43.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 66.72 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/66.72 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 66.72 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 1,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947.56/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.69

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