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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.74, 41.03 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.74, 41.03 and 19.39 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.74 : 41.03 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.74/41.03 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.74x = 41.03 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.74x = 795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.57/29.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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