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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 43.46 and 18.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 43.46 and 18.75 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 43.46 = 18.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/43.46 = 18.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 43.46 × 18.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.00/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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