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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 44.19 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 44.19 and 13.44 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 44.19 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/44.19 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 44.19 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.91/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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