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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.45, 44.23 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.45, 44.23 and 17.50 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.45 : 44.23 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.45/44.23 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.45x = 44.23 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.45x = 774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.03/29.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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