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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 43.62 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 43.62 and 13.02 is: 19.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 43.62 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/43.62 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 43.62 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.93/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.56

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