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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 44.80 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 44.80 and 14.66 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 44.80 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/44.80 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 44.80 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.79/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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