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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 41.10 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 41.10 and 18.71 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 41.10 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/41.10 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 41.10 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.78/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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