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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.92, 44.82 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.92, 44.82 and 17.86 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.92 : 44.82 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.92/44.82 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.92x = 44.82 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.92x = 800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800.49/29.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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