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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.06, 43.57 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.06, 43.57 and 17.04 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.06 : 43.57 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.06/43.57 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.06x = 43.57 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.06x = 742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.43/29.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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