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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.29, 43.90 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.29, 43.90 and 14.05 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.29 : 43.90 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.29/43.90 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.29x = 43.90 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.29x = 616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616.80/29.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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