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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 41.33 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 41.33 and 19.04 is: 26.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 41.33 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/41.33 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 41.33 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.92/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.27

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