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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.68, 44.50 and 11.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.68, 44.50 and 11.63 is: 17.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.68 : 44.50 = 11.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.68/44.50 = 11.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.68x = 44.50 × 11.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.68x = 517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.25/29.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.43

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