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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 43.44 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 43.44 and 19.36 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 43.44 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/43.44 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 43.44 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.89/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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