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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.24, 43.84 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.24, 43.84 and 14.01 is: 21.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.24 : 43.84 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.24/43.84 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.24x = 43.84 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.24x = 614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.13/29.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.00

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