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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 66.99 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 66.99 and 29.34 is: 43.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 66.99 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/66.99 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 66.99 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 1,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.49/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.91

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