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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.72, 44.55 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.72, 44.55 and 19.54 is: 29.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.72 : 44.55 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.72/44.55 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.72x = 44.55 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.72x = 870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870.56/29.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.30

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