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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 43.62 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 43.62 and 19.46 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 43.62 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/43.62 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 43.62 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.85/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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