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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.72, 41.04 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.72, 41.04 and 17.46 is: 24.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.72 : 41.04 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.72/41.04 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.72x = 41.04 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.72x = 716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.56/29.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.11

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