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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.74, 44.58 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.74, 44.58 and 13.72 is: 20.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.74 : 44.58 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.74/44.58 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.74x = 44.58 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.74x = 611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.64/29.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.57

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