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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.38, 44.12 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.38, 44.12 and 19.23 is: 28.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.38 : 44.12 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.38/44.12 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.38x = 44.12 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.38x = 848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.64/29.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.88

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