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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 62.07 and 29.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 62.07 and 29.43 is: 40.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 62.07 = 29.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/62.07 = 29.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 62.07 × 29.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 1,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.72/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.62

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