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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.02, 43.52 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.02, 43.52 and 10.73 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.02 : 43.52 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.02/43.52 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.02x = 43.52 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.02x = 466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.97/29.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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