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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.66, 44.37 and 18.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.66, 44.37 and 18.23 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.66 : 44.37 = 18.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.66/44.37 = 18.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.66x = 44.37 × 18.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.66x = 808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.64/29.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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