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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.98, 41.37 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.98, 41.37 and 19.06 is: 26.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.98 : 41.37 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.98/41.37 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.98x = 41.37 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.98x = 788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.51/29.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.30

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