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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.23, 40.32 and 18.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.23, 40.32 and 18.29 is: 25.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.23 : 40.32 = 18.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.23/40.32 = 18.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.23x = 40.32 × 18.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.23x = 737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.61/29.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.24

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