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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.25, 43.89 and 11.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.25, 43.89 and 11.21 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.25 : 43.89 = 11.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.25/43.89 = 11.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.25x = 43.89 × 11.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.25x = 492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.01/29.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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