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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.88, 41.18 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.88, 41.18 and 20.19 is: 27.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.88 : 41.18 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.88/41.18 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.88x = 41.18 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.88x = 831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.32/29.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.82

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