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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.21, 40.31 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.21, 40.31 and 16.93 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.21 : 40.31 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.21/40.31 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.21x = 40.31 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.21x = 682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.25/29.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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