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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 44.78 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 44.78 and 18.45 is: 27.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 44.78 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/44.78 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 44.78 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.10/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.61

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