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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 44.58 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 44.58 and 12.62 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 44.58 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/44.58 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 44.58 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.76/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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