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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 44.58 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 44.58 and 13.68 is: 20.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 44.58 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/44.58 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 44.58 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609.85/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.53

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