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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 40.06 and 19.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 40.06 and 19.07 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 40.06 = 19.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/40.06 = 19.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 40.06 × 19.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.85/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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