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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.58, 44.38 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.58, 44.38 and 12.48 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.58 : 44.38 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.58/44.38 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.58x = 44.38 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.58x = 553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.75/29.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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