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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 44.76 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 44.76 and 17.01 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 44.76 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/44.76 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 44.76 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.17/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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