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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 61.58 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 61.58 and 29.12 is: 40.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 61.58 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/61.58 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 61.58 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 1,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793.21/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.17

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