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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 43.58 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 43.58 and 17.03 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 43.58 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/43.58 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 43.58 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 742.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.17/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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