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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.08, 40.14 and 19.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.08, 40.14 and 19.38 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.08 : 40.14 = 19.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.08/40.14 = 19.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.08x = 40.14 × 19.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.08x = 777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777.91/29.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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