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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.51, 44.27 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.51, 44.27 and 18.11 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.51 : 44.27 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.51/44.27 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.51x = 44.27 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.51x = 801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.42/29.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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