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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 43.59 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 43.59 and 18.22 is: 27.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 43.59 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/43.59 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 43.59 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.21/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.36

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