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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.02, 40.02 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.02, 40.02 and 17.96 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.02 : 40.02 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.02/40.02 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.02x = 40.02 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.02x = 718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.76/29.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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