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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.39, 40.47 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.39, 40.47 and 19.67 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.39 : 40.47 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.39/40.47 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.39x = 40.47 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.39x = 795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.84/29.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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