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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 44.99 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 44.99 and 19.89 is: 29.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 44.99 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/44.99 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 44.99 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.83/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.86

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