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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.68, 44.48 and 12.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.68, 44.48 and 12.53 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.68 : 44.48 = 12.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.68/44.48 = 12.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.68x = 44.48 × 12.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.68x = 557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.48/29.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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