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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 43.99 and 19.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 43.99 and 19.18 is: 28.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 43.99 = 19.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/43.99 = 19.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 43.99 × 19.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.73/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.76

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