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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.11, 40.16 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.11, 40.16 and 16.83 is: 23.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 40.16 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/40.16 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 40.16 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.89/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.22

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