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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.01, 29.98 and 17.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.01, 29.98 and 17.29 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.01 : 29.98 = 17.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.01/29.98 = 17.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.01x = 29.98 × 17.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.01x = 518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.35/20.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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