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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.23, 40.34 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.23, 40.34 and 18.87 is: 26.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.23 : 40.34 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.23/40.34 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.23x = 40.34 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.23x = 761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.22/29.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.04

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