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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.57, 40.81 and 19.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.57, 40.81 and 19.21 is: 26.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.57 : 40.81 = 19.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.57/40.81 = 19.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.57x = 40.81 × 19.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.57x = 783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.96/29.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.51

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