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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.79, 44.67 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.79, 44.67 and 17.79 is: 26.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.79 : 44.67 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.79/44.67 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.79x = 44.67 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.79x = 794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.68/29.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.68

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