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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.80, 44.67 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.80, 44.67 and 13.75 is: 20.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.80 : 44.67 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.80/44.67 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.80x = 44.67 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.80x = 614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.21/29.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.61

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