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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.01, 40.02 and 16.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.01, 40.02 and 16.73 is: 23.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.01 : 40.02 = 16.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.01/40.02 = 16.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.01x = 40.02 × 16.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.01x = 669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.58/29.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.08

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