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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.39, 44.12 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.39, 44.12 and 14.99 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.39 : 44.12 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.39/44.12 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.39x = 44.12 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.39x = 661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661.18/29.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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