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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 40.51 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 40.51 and 19.66 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 40.51 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/40.51 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 40.51 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.43/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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