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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.39, 40.49 and 19.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.39, 40.49 and 19.54 is: 26.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.39 : 40.49 = 19.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.39/40.49 = 19.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.39x = 40.49 × 19.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.39x = 791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.00/29.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.92

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