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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.41, 44.12 and 14.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.41, 44.12 and 14.17 is: 21.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.41 : 44.12 = 14.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.41/44.12 = 14.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.41x = 44.12 × 14.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.41x = 625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625.18/29.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.26

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