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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 40.94 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 40.94 and 17.39 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 40.94 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/40.94 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 40.94 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.87/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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