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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 40.13 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 40.13 and 19.25 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 40.13 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/40.13 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 40.13 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.21/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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