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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.08, 43.60 and 8.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.08, 43.60 and 8.78 is: 13.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.08 : 43.60 = 8.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.08/43.60 = 8.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.08x = 43.60 × 8.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.08x = 382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.99/29.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.17

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