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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.66, 44.44 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.66, 44.44 and 11.61 is: 17.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.66 : 44.44 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.66/44.44 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.66x = 44.44 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.66x = 515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.92/29.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.40

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