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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 66.98 and 29.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 66.98 and 29.48 is: 44.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 66.98 = 29.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/66.98 = 29.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 66.98 × 29.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 1,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.09/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.13

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