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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 43.99 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 43.99 and 14.91 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 43.99 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/43.99 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 43.99 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655.89/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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