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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 44.81 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 44.81 and 14.66 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 44.81 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/44.81 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 44.81 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656.62/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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