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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 44.87 and 18.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 44.87 and 18.95 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 44.87 = 18.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/44.87 = 18.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 44.87 × 18.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.33/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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