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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.27, 43.90 and 11.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.27, 43.90 and 11.24 is: 16.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.27 : 43.90 = 11.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.27/43.90 = 11.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.27x = 43.90 × 11.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.27x = 493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.19/29.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.85

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