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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 40.03 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 40.03 and 19.78 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 40.03 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/40.03 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 40.03 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.64/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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