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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 41.32 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 41.32 and 19.05 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 41.32 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/41.32 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 41.32 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.89/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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