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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 40.83 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 40.83 and 18.70 is: 25.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 40.83 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/40.83 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 40.83 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.57/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.79

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