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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.54, 44.32 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.54, 44.32 and 13.29 is: 19.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.54 : 44.32 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.54/44.32 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.54x = 44.32 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.54x = 589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.01/29.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.94

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