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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 40.98 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 40.98 and 17.25 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 40.98 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/40.98 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 40.98 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.91/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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