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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.31, 40.45 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.31, 40.45 and 17.66 is: 24.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.31 : 40.45 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.31/40.45 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.31x = 40.45 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.31x = 714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.08/29.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.36

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