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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.46, 44.18 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.46, 44.18 and 13.22 is: 19.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.46 : 44.18 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.46/44.18 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.46x = 44.18 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.46x = 584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.11/29.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.82

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