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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 44.31 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 44.31 and 18.94 is: 28.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 44.31 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/44.31 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 44.31 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.23/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.33

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