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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 43.59 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 43.59 and 14.82 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 43.59 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/43.59 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 43.59 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646.00/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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