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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 40.06 and 16.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 40.06 and 16.09 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 40.06 = 16.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/40.06 = 16.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 40.06 × 16.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644.77/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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