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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 43.90 and 19.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 43.90 and 19.11 is: 28.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 43.90 = 19.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/43.90 = 19.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 43.90 × 19.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.93/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.59

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