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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 45.01 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 45.01 and 17.15 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 45.01 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/45.01 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 45.01 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.00/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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