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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.81, 44.69 and 11.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.81, 44.69 and 11.76 is: 17.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.81 : 44.69 = 11.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.81/44.69 = 11.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.81x = 44.69 × 11.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.81x = 525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.50/29.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.63

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