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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 43.89 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 43.89 and 19.13 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 43.89 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/43.89 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 43.89 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.40/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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