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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 29.01 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 29.01 and 19.29 is: 28.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 29.01 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/29.01 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 29.01 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.60/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.79

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