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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 40.45 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 40.45 and 18.79 is: 25.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 40.45 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/40.45 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 40.45 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.26/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.95

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