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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.62 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.62 and 14.55 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.62 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.62 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.62 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649.22/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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