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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 43.72 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 43.72 and 18.98 is: 28.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 43.72 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/43.72 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 43.72 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.81/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.52

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