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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 44.52 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 44.52 and 12.57 is: 18.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 44.52 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/44.52 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 44.52 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.62/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.86

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