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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.33, 44 and 17.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.33, 44 and 17.90 is: 26.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.33 : 44 = 17.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.33/44 = 17.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.33x = 44 × 17.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.33x = 787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787.60/29.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.85

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