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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.12, 40.18 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.12, 40.18 and 17.45 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.12 : 40.18 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.12/40.18 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.12x = 40.18 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.12x = 701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.31/29.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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