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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.12, 40.19 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.12, 40.19 and 19.91 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.12 : 40.19 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.12/40.19 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.12x = 40.19 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.12x = 800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.33/29.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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