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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 41.34 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 41.34 and 17.02 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 41.34 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/41.34 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 41.34 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703.35/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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