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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 61.80 and 29.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 61.80 and 29.24 is: 40.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 61.80 = 29.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/61.80 = 29.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 61.80 × 29.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 1,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806.72/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.34

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