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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 43.66 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 43.66 and 11.08 is: 16.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 43.66 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/43.66 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 43.66 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 483.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.75/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.62

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