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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.19, 40.25 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.19, 40.25 and 18.83 is: 25.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.19 : 40.25 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.19/40.25 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.19x = 40.25 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.19x = 757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.75/29.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.96

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