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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.20, 43.86 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.20, 43.86 and 13.18 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.20 : 43.86 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.20/43.86 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.20x = 43.86 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.20x = 578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.07/29.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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