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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.71, 44.51 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.71, 44.51 and 17.68 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.71 : 44.51 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.71/44.51 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.71x = 44.51 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.71x = 786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.63/29.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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