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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 41.07 and 18.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 41.07 and 18.10 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 41.07 = 18.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/41.07 = 18.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 41.07 × 18.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743.26/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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