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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 61.79 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 61.79 and 29.22 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 61.79 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/61.79 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 61.79 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 1,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.36/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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