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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.47, 40.66 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.47, 40.66 and 17.02 is: 23.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.47 : 40.66 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.47/40.66 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.47x = 40.66 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.47x = 692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.15/29.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.49

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