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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 41.39 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 41.39 and 19.64 is: 27.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 41.39 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/41.39 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 41.39 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.09/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.11

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