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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.79, 41.10 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.79, 41.10 and 17.51 is: 24.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.79 : 41.10 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.79/41.10 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.79x = 41.10 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.79x = 719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.66/29.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.16

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