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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.66, 40.95 and 19.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.66, 40.95 and 19.98 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.66 : 40.95 = 19.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.66/40.95 = 19.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.66x = 40.95 × 19.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.66x = 818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.18/29.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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