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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.98, 44.96 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.98, 44.96 and 17.16 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.98 : 44.96 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.98/44.96 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.98x = 44.96 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.98x = 771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.51/29.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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