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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.16, 40.22 and 19.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.16, 40.22 and 19.46 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.16 : 40.22 = 19.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.16/40.22 = 19.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.16x = 40.22 × 19.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.16x = 782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.68/29.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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