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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.02, 43.45 and 18.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.02, 43.45 and 18.85 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.02 : 43.45 = 18.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.02/43.45 = 18.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.02x = 43.45 × 18.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.02x = 819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.03/29.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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