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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.14, 40.16 and 19.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.14, 40.16 and 19.42 is: 26.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.14 : 40.16 = 19.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.14/40.16 = 19.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.14x = 40.16 × 19.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.14x = 779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.86/29.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.76

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