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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.17, 43.77 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.17, 43.77 and 11.13 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.17 : 43.77 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.17/43.77 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.17x = 43.77 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.17x = 487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.32/29.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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