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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.70 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.70 and 17.76 is: 26.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.70 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.70 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.70 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.87/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.68

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