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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.55, 44.25 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.55, 44.25 and 17.47 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.55 : 44.25 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.55/44.25 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.55x = 44.25 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.55x = 773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.05/29.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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