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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 43.93 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 43.93 and 12.19 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 43.93 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/43.93 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 43.93 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.41/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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