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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.28, 40.42 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.28, 40.42 and 18.38 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.28 : 40.42 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.28/40.42 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.28x = 40.42 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.28x = 742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.92/29.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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