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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 43.54 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 43.54 and 18.22 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 43.54 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/43.54 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 43.54 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.30/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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