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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.86, 44.72 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.86, 44.72 and 19.14 is: 28.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.86 : 44.72 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.86/44.72 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.86x = 44.72 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.86x = 855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855.94/29.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.67

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