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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.72, 40.97 and 19.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.72, 40.97 and 19.36 is: 26.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.72 : 40.97 = 19.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.72/40.97 = 19.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.72x = 40.97 × 19.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.72x = 793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.18/29.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.69

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