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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.18, 43.80 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.18, 43.80 and 16.35 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.18 : 43.80 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.18/43.80 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.18x = 43.80 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.18x = 716.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.05/29.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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