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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 43.77 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 43.77 and 19.64 is: 29.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 43.77 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/43.77 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 43.77 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.83/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.38

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