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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.18, 40.16 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.18, 40.16 and 21.89 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.18 : 40.16 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.18/40.16 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.18x = 40.16 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.18x = 879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.10/29.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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