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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 41.36 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 41.36 and 19.63 is: 27.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 41.36 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/41.36 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 41.36 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.90/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.09

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