Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,380, 44,070 and 7,492
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,380, 44,070 and 7,492 is: 11,238
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,380 : 44,070 = 7,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,380/44,070 = 7,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,380x = 44,070 × 7,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,380x = 330,172,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,172,440/29,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,238
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