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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.12, 43.59 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.12, 43.59 and 19.95 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.12 : 43.59 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.12/43.59 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.12x = 43.59 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.12x = 869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.53/29.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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