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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 41.02 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 41.02 and 17.44 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 41.02 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/41.02 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 41.02 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.30/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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