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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.69, 44.57 and 13.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.69, 44.57 and 13.69 is: 20.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.69 : 44.57 = 13.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.69/44.57 = 13.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.69x = 44.57 × 13.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.69x = 610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.16/29.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.55

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