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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 44.74 and 9.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 44.74 and 9.54 is: 14.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 44.74 = 9.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/44.74 = 9.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 44.74 × 9.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.60/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.30

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