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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 43.98 and 19.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 43.98 and 19.73 is: 29.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 43.98 = 19.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/43.98 = 19.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 43.98 × 19.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 867.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.63/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.47

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