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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 44.93 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 44.93 and 19.78 is: 29.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 44.93 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/44.93 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 44.93 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.65/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.65

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