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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 40.48 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 40.48 and 17.06 is: 23.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 40.48 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/40.48 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 40.48 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.67/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.54

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