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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.71, 44.56 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.71, 44.56 and 8.33 is: 12.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.71 : 44.56 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.71/44.56 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.71x = 44.56 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.71x = 371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.16/29.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.50

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