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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 40.42 and 18.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 40.42 and 18.37 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 40.42 = 18.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/40.42 = 18.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 40.42 × 18.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.42/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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