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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 44.02 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 44.02 and 10.08 is: 15.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 44.02 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/44.02 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 44.02 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 443.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.67/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.12

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