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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.21, 40.31 and 18.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.21, 40.31 and 18.28 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.21 : 40.31 = 18.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.21/40.31 = 18.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.21x = 40.31 × 18.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.21x = 736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.89/29.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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