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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.17, 40.26 and 19.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.17, 40.26 and 19.96 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.17 : 40.26 = 19.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.17/40.26 = 19.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.17x = 40.26 × 19.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.17x = 803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.59/29.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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