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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.48, 44.26 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.48, 44.26 and 19.31 is: 28.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.48 : 44.26 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.48/44.26 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.48x = 44.26 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.48x = 854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.39/29.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.99

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