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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.16, 43.74 and 16.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.16, 43.74 and 16.97 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.16 : 43.74 = 16.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.16/43.74 = 16.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.16x = 43.74 × 16.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.16x = 742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.27/29.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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