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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 43.95 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 43.95 and 19.17 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 43.95 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/43.95 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 43.95 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.52/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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