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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 41.16 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 41.16 and 17.55 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 41.16 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/41.16 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 41.16 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722.24/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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