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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.64, 44.42 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.64, 44.42 and 12.53 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.64 : 44.42 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.64/44.42 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.64x = 44.42 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.64x = 556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.30/29.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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