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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 61.69 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 61.69 and 29.16 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 61.69 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/61.69 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 61.69 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 1,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798.88/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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