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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.98, 43.49 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.98, 43.49 and 19.98 is: 29.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.98 : 43.49 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.98/43.49 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.98x = 43.49 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.98x = 868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.93/28.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.98

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