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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 43.65 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 43.65 and 18.92 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 43.65 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/43.65 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 43.65 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 825.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.64/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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