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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.85, 44.77 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.85, 44.77 and 13.83 is: 20.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.85 : 44.77 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.85/44.77 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.85x = 44.77 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.85x = 618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.95/29.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.74

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