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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 43.92 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 43.92 and 13.25 is: 19.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 43.92 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/43.92 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 43.92 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581.94/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.86

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