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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 44 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 44 and 14.11 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 44 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/44 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 44 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620.84/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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