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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.40, 44.12 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.40, 44.12 and 13.38 is: 20.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.40 : 44.12 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.40/44.12 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.40x = 44.12 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.40x = 590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.33/29.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.08

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