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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.37, 40.53 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.37, 40.53 and 16.43 is: 22.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.37 : 40.53 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.37/40.53 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.37x = 40.53 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.37x = 665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665.87/29.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.67

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