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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 44.50 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 44.50 and 17.60 is: 26.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 44.50 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/44.50 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 44.50 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.20/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.46

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