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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.81, 41.13 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.81, 41.13 and 18.90 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.81 : 41.13 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.81/41.13 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.81x = 41.13 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.81x = 777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777.36/29.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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