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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 40.49 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 40.49 and 16.23 is: 22.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 40.49 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/40.49 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 40.49 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657.00/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.39

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