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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.39, 40.56 and 17.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.39, 40.56 and 17.74 is: 24.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.39 : 40.56 = 17.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.39/40.56 = 17.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.39x = 40.56 × 17.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.39x = 719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.41/29.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.47

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