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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.31, 43.98 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.31, 43.98 and 17.31 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.31 : 43.98 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.31/43.98 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.31x = 43.98 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.31x = 761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.29/29.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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