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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 44.37 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 44.37 and 13.57 is: 20.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 44.37 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/44.37 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 44.37 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602.10/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.33

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