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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 44.94 and 18.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 44.94 and 18.57 is: 27.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 44.94 = 18.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/44.94 = 18.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 44.94 × 18.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.44/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.83

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