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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.23, 43.80 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.23, 43.80 and 13.98 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.23 : 43.80 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.23/43.80 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.23x = 43.80 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.23x = 612.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612.32/29.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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