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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 40.74 and 19.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 40.74 and 19.17 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 40.74 = 19.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/40.74 = 19.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 40.74 × 19.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.02/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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