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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 41.30 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 41.30 and 19.01 is: 26.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 41.30 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/41.30 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 41.30 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.11/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.23

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