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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 41.32 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 41.32 and 19.02 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 41.32 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/41.32 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 41.32 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.91/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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