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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.81, 61.83 and 29.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.81, 61.83 and 29.05 is: 40.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.81 : 61.83 = 29.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.81/61.83 = 29.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.81x = 61.83 × 29.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.81x = 1,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.16/44.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.08

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