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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 43.66 and 19.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 43.66 and 19.45 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 43.66 = 19.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/43.66 = 19.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 43.66 × 19.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.27/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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