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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.14, 43.68 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.14, 43.68 and 14.89 is: 22.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.14 : 43.68 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.14/43.68 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.14x = 43.68 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.14x = 650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650.40/29.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.32

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