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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.75, 41.06 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.75, 41.06 and 18.84 is: 26.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.75 : 41.06 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.75/41.06 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.75x = 41.06 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.75x = 773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.57/29.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.00

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