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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 44.85 and 13.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 44.85 and 13.89 is: 20.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 44.85 = 13.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/44.85 = 13.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 44.85 × 13.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.97/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.83

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