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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 43.64 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 43.64 and 8.80 is: 13.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 43.64 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/43.64 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 43.64 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.03/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.20

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