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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.42, 40.59 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.42, 40.59 and 18.51 is: 25.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.42 : 40.59 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.42/40.59 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.42x = 40.59 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.42x = 751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.32/29.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.54

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