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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.12, 40.18 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.12, 40.18 and 16.67 is: 23.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.12 : 40.18 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.12/40.18 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.12x = 40.18 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.12x = 669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.76/29.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.00

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