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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.46, 44.12 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.46, 44.12 and 17.87 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.46 : 44.12 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.46/44.12 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.46x = 44.12 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.46x = 788.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.11/29.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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