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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 40.57 and 19.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 40.57 and 19.72 is: 27.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 40.57 = 19.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/40.57 = 19.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 40.57 × 19.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.04/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.18

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