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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 61.57 and 29.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 61.57 and 29.09 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 61.57 = 29.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/61.57 = 29.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 61.57 × 29.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 1,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.30/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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