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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 44.55 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 44.55 and 14.48 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 44.55 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/44.55 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 44.55 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.90/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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