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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 43.94 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 43.94 and 17.35 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 43.94 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/43.94 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 43.94 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.29/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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