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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 43.92 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 43.92 and 13.24 is: 19.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 43.92 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/43.92 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 43.92 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.50/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.87

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