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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.48, 40.69 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.48, 40.69 and 18.56 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.48 : 40.69 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.48/40.69 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.48x = 40.69 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.48x = 755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.21/29.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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