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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 41.28 and 19.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 41.28 and 19.57 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 41.28 = 19.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/41.28 = 19.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 41.28 × 19.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.85/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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