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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.41, 29.08 and 10.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.41, 29.08 and 10.40 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.41 : 29.08 = 10.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.41/29.08 = 10.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.41x = 29.08 × 10.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.41x = 302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.38/19.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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