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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.50, 40.73 and 18.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.50, 40.73 and 18.02 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.50 : 40.73 = 18.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.50/40.73 = 18.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.50x = 40.73 × 18.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.50x = 733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.95/29.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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