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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 44.95 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 44.95 and 18.54 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 44.95 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/44.95 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 44.95 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.37/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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