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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.33, 40.44 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.33, 40.44 and 18.41 is: 25.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.33 : 40.44 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.33/40.44 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.33x = 40.44 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.33x = 744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.41/29.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.38

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