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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.72 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.72 and 14.57 is: 21.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.72 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.72 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.72 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651.61/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.90

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