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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.42, 40.58 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.42, 40.58 and 18.48 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.42 : 40.58 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.42/40.58 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.42x = 40.58 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.42x = 749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.92/29.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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