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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 41.29 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 41.29 and 18.99 is: 26.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 41.29 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/41.29 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 41.29 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 784.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.05/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.20

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