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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.51, 40.73 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.51, 40.73 and 19.13 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.51 : 40.73 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.51/40.73 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.51x = 40.73 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.51x = 779.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.21/29.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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