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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.38, 44.08 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.38, 44.08 and 17.38 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.38 : 44.08 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.38/44.08 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.38x = 44.08 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.38x = 766.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.11/29.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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