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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 61.52 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 61.52 and 29.06 is: 40.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 61.52 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/61.52 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 61.52 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 1,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787.54/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.06

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