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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.15, 43.71 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.15, 43.71 and 19.49 is: 29.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.15 : 43.71 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.15/43.71 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.15x = 43.71 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.15x = 851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.69/29.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.22

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