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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.21, 43.77 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.21, 43.77 and 16.37 is: 24.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.21 : 43.77 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.21/43.77 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.21x = 43.77 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.21x = 716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716.34/29.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.53

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