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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 44.88 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 44.88 and 19.30 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 44.88 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/44.88 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 44.88 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.18/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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