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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.23, 43.77 and 17.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.23, 43.77 and 17.20 is: 25.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.23 : 43.77 = 17.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.23/43.77 = 17.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.23x = 43.77 × 17.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.23x = 752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.84/29.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.76

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