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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 40.09 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 40.09 and 18.71 is: 25.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 40.09 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/40.09 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 40.09 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750.23/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.80

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