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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.32, 44 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.32, 44 and 18.64 is: 27.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.32 : 44 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.32/44 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.32x = 44 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.32x = 820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.16/29.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.97

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