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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 44.40 and 19.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 44.40 and 19.52 is: 29.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 44.40 = 19.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/44.40 = 19.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 44.40 × 19.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.71/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.28

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