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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 44.06 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 44.06 and 19.72 is: 29.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 44.06 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/44.06 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 44.06 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.86/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.61

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