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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.82, 44.70 and 17.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.82, 44.70 and 17.78 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.82 : 44.70 = 17.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.82/44.70 = 17.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.82x = 44.70 × 17.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.82x = 794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.54/29.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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