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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 41.27 and 19.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 41.27 and 19.56 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 41.27 = 19.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/41.27 = 19.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 41.27 × 19.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.24/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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