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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.54, 44.28 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.54, 44.28 and 19.38 is: 29.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.54 : 44.28 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.54/44.28 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.54x = 44.28 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.54x = 857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.94/29.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.04

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