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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.43, 44.14 and 9.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.43, 44.14 and 9.15 is: 13.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.43 : 44.14 = 9.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.43/44.14 = 9.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.43x = 44.14 × 9.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.43x = 403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.88/29.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.72

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