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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 44.44 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 44.44 and 14.43 is: 21.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 44.44 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/44.44 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 44.44 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641.27/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.61

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