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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 44.88 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 44.88 and 13.88 is: 20.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 44.88 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/44.88 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 44.88 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622.93/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.82

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