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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 44.66 and 12.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 44.66 and 12.63 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 44.66 = 12.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/44.66 = 12.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 44.66 × 12.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.98/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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