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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.16, 43.68 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.16, 43.68 and 12.89 is: 19.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.16 : 43.68 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.16/43.68 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.16x = 43.68 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.16x = 563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.19/29.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.31

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