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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 44.01 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 44.01 and 17.33 is: 25.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 44.01 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/44.01 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 44.01 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 762.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.47/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.99

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