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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 43.90 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 43.90 and 14.07 is: 21.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 43.90 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/43.90 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 43.90 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617.47/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.07

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