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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.20, 43.78 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.20, 43.78 and 19.12 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.20 : 43.78 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.20/43.78 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.20x = 43.78 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.20x = 836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.76/29.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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