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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 41.31 and 17.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 41.31 and 17.67 is: 24.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 41.31 = 17.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/41.31 = 17.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 41.31 × 17.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.87/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.37

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