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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 44 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 44 and 17.30 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 44 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/44 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 44 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.20/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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