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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.84, 44.69 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.84, 44.69 and 18.97 is: 28.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.84 : 44.69 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.84/44.69 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.84x = 44.69 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.84x = 847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847.56/29.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.41

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