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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.82, 44.67 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.82, 44.67 and 14.61 is: 21.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.82 : 44.67 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.82/44.67 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.82x = 44.67 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.82x = 652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652.74/29.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.89

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