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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 41.01 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 41.01 and 19.34 is: 26.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 41.01 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/41.01 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 41.01 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.04/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.71

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