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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.15, 40.17 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.15, 40.17 and 18.21 is: 25.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.15 : 40.17 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.15/40.17 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.15x = 40.17 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.15x = 731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731.71/29.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.10

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