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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.15, 43.67 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.15, 43.67 and 18.44 is: 27.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.15 : 43.67 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.15/43.67 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.15x = 43.67 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.15x = 805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.27/29.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.63

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