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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.13, 40.19 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.13, 40.19 and 17.63 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.13 : 40.19 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.13/40.19 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.13x = 40.19 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.13x = 708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708.55/29.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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