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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.37, 40.49 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.37, 40.49 and 18.45 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.37 : 40.49 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.37/40.49 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.37x = 40.49 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.37x = 746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.95/29.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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