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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 44.38 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 44.38 and 18.79 is: 28.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 44.38 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/44.38 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 44.38 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.90/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.15

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