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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.28, 43.92 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.28, 43.92 and 17.24 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.28 : 43.92 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.28/43.92 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.28x = 43.92 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.28x = 757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.18/29.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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