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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 43.60 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 43.60 and 13.84 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 43.60 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/43.60 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 43.60 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.42/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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