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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.17, 43.80 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.17, 43.80 and 18.55 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.17 : 43.80 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.17/43.80 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.17x = 43.80 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.17x = 812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.27/29.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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