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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 40.05 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 40.05 and 18.12 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 40.05 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/40.05 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 40.05 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.71/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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