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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 43.59 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 43.59 and 13.86 is: 20.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 43.59 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/43.59 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 43.59 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.16/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.77

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