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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 40.14 and 19.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 40.14 and 19.40 is: 26.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 40.14 = 19.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/40.14 = 19.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 40.14 × 19.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.72/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.76

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