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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.13, 40.20 and 19.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.13, 40.20 and 19.30 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.13 : 40.20 = 19.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.13/40.20 = 19.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.13x = 40.20 × 19.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.13x = 775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.86/29.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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