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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.45, 44.18 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.45, 44.18 and 18.04 is: 27.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.45 : 44.18 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.45/44.18 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.45x = 44.18 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.45x = 797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.01/29.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.06

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