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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.12, 40.16 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.12, 40.16 and 18.78 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.12 : 40.16 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.12/40.16 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.12x = 40.16 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.12x = 754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.20/29.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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