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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.02, 40.06 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.02, 40.06 and 19.32 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.02 : 40.06 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.02/40.06 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.02x = 40.06 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.02x = 773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.96/29.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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