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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.08, 43.62 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.08, 43.62 and 11.04 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.08 : 43.62 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.08/43.62 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.08x = 43.62 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.08x = 481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.36/29.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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