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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.99, 67.39 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.99, 67.39 and 29.73 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.99 : 67.39 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.99/67.39 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.99x = 67.39 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.99x = 2,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003.43/44.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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