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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.12, 43.68 and 14.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.12, 43.68 and 14.69 is: 22.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.12 : 43.68 = 14.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.12/43.68 = 14.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.12x = 43.68 × 14.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.12x = 641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.44/29.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.03

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