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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.13, 43.70 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.13, 43.70 and 13.11 is: 19.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.13 : 43.70 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.13/43.70 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.13x = 43.70 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.13x = 572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.91/29.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.67

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