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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.57, 44.34 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.57, 44.34 and 9.27 is: 13.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.57 : 44.34 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.57/44.34 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.57x = 44.34 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.57x = 411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.03/29.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.90

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