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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.23, 43.76 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.23, 43.76 and 19.05 is: 28.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.23 : 43.76 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.23/43.76 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.23x = 43.76 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.23x = 833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.65/29.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.52

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