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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 61.96 and 29.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 61.96 and 29.37 is: 40.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 61.96 = 29.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/61.96 = 29.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 61.96 × 29.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 1,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819.77/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.50

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