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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.33, 43.94 and 17.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.33, 43.94 and 17.91 is: 26.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.33 : 43.94 = 17.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.33/43.94 = 17.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.33x = 43.94 × 17.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.33x = 786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.88/29.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.83

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