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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 44.76 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 44.76 and 19.57 is: 29.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 44.76 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/44.76 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 44.76 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.95/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.36

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