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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 40.14 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 40.14 and 16.81 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 40.14 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/40.14 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 40.14 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.65/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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