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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.57, 40.82 and 19.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.57, 40.82 and 19.75 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.57 : 40.82 = 19.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.57/40.82 = 19.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.57x = 40.82 × 19.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.57x = 806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.21/29.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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