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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.48, 44.16 and 19.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.48, 44.16 and 19.84 is: 29.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.48 : 44.16 = 19.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.48/44.16 = 19.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.48x = 44.16 × 19.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.48x = 876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876.13/29.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.72

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