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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.00, 44.93 and 19.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.00, 44.93 and 19.29 is: 28.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.00 : 44.93 = 19.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.00/44.93 = 19.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.00x = 44.93 × 19.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.00x = 866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.48/30.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.89

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