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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.54, 44.25 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.54, 44.25 and 14.30 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.54 : 44.25 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.54/44.25 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.54x = 44.25 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.54x = 632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.72/29.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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