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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.55, 44.30 and 11.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.55, 44.30 and 11.53 is: 17.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.55 : 44.30 = 11.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.55/44.30 = 11.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.55x = 44.30 × 11.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.55x = 510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.70/29.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.28

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