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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.48, 44.15 and 18.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.48, 44.15 and 18.77 is: 28.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.48 : 44.15 = 18.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.48/44.15 = 18.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.48x = 44.15 × 18.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.48x = 828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.52/29.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.11

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