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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.24, 43.86 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.24, 43.86 and 16.88 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.24 : 43.86 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.24/43.86 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.24x = 43.86 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.24x = 740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.36/29.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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