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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.78, 44.74 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.78, 44.74 and 17.77 is: 26.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.78 : 44.74 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.78/44.74 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.78x = 44.74 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.78x = 795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.03/29.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.70

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