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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.49, 44.22 and 19.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.49, 44.22 and 19.87 is: 29.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.49 : 44.22 = 19.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.49/44.22 = 19.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.49x = 44.22 × 19.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.49x = 878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.65/29.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.79

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