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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 41.08 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 41.08 and 17.48 is: 24.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 41.08 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/41.08 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 41.08 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.08/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.12

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