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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.79, 41.11 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.79, 41.11 and 17.49 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.79 : 41.11 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.79/41.11 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.79x = 41.11 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.79x = 719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.01/29.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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