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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 44.94 and 19.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 44.94 and 19.85 is: 29.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 44.94 = 19.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/44.94 = 19.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 44.94 × 19.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.06/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.75

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