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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 67.19 and 29.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 67.19 and 29.62 is: 44.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 67.19 = 29.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/67.19 = 29.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 67.19 × 29.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 1,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.17/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.39

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