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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 41 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 41 and 18.06 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 41 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/41 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 41 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.46/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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