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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.45, 40.58 and 19.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.45, 40.58 and 19.60 is: 27.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.45 : 40.58 = 19.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.45/40.58 = 19.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.45x = 40.58 × 19.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.45x = 795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.30/29.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.01

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