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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.22, 40.32 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.22, 40.32 and 18.30 is: 25.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.22 : 40.32 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.22/40.32 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.22x = 40.32 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.22x = 738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.01/29.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.26

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