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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.78, 41.07 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.78, 41.07 and 18.86 is: 26.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.78 : 41.07 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.78/41.07 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.78x = 41.07 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.78x = 774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.58/29.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.01

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