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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.64, 44.45 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.64, 44.45 and 13.60 is: 20.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.64 : 44.45 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.64/44.45 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.64x = 44.45 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.64x = 604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.44/29.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.39

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