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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.72, 44.58 and 8.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.72, 44.58 and 8.06 is: 12.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.72 : 44.58 = 8.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.72/44.58 = 8.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.72x = 44.58 × 8.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.72x = 359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.18/29.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.08

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