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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 40.09 and 19.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 40.09 and 19.22 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 40.09 = 19.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/40.09 = 19.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 40.09 × 19.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.53/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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