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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.40 and 29.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.40 and 29.76 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.40 = 29.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.40 = 29.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.40 × 29.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 2,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.82/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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