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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 43.85 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 43.85 and 19.10 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 43.85 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/43.85 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 43.85 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.36/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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