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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.28, 44 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.28, 44 and 18.68 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.28 : 44 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.28/44 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.28x = 44 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.28x = 821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.92/29.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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