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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 40.50 and 19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 40.50 and 19 is: 26.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 40.50 = 19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/40.50 = 19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 40.50 × 19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.50/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.22

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