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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 41.09 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 41.09 and 18.12 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 41.09 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/41.09 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 41.09 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.38/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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