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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.19, 40.27 and 17.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.19, 40.27 and 17.53 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.19 : 40.27 = 17.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.19/40.27 = 17.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.19x = 40.27 × 17.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.19x = 705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.93/29.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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