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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 44.99 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 44.99 and 13.74 is: 20.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 44.99 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/44.99 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 44.99 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618.09/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.61

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