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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 44.89 and 9.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 44.89 and 9.63 is: 14.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 44.89 = 9.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/44.89 = 9.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 44.89 × 9.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 432.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.27/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.45

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