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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.19, 40.28 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.19, 40.28 and 16.25 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.19 : 40.28 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.19/40.28 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.19x = 40.28 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.19x = 654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654.55/29.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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