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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.19, 43.79 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.19, 43.79 and 16.36 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.19 : 43.79 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.19/43.79 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.19x = 43.79 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.19x = 716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.51/29.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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