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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 41.41 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 41.41 and 19.09 is: 26.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 41.41 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/41.41 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 41.41 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.49/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.36

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