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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 44.57 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 44.57 and 17.66 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 44.57 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/44.57 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 44.57 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.93/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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