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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 43.92 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 43.92 and 17.28 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 43.92 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/43.92 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 43.92 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.94/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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