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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.72, 41.02 and 19.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.72, 41.02 and 19.88 is: 27.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.72 : 41.02 = 19.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.72/41.02 = 19.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.72x = 41.02 × 19.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.72x = 815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.68/29.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.44

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