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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 66.98 and 29.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 66.98 and 29.57 is: 44.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 66.98 = 29.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/66.98 = 29.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 66.98 × 29.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 1,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980.59/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.24

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