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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.85, 44.74 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.85, 44.74 and 19.69 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.85 : 44.74 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.85/44.74 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.85x = 44.74 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.85x = 880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.93/29.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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