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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.27, 40.39 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.27, 40.39 and 17.61 is: 24.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.27 : 40.39 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.27/40.39 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.27x = 40.39 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.27x = 711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.27/29.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.30

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