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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 43.58 and 17.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 43.58 and 17.65 is: 26.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 43.58 = 17.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/43.58 = 17.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 43.58 × 17.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.29/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.46

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