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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.39, 44.02 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.39, 44.02 and 16.53 is: 24.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.39 : 44.02 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.39/44.02 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.39x = 44.02 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.39x = 727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.65/29.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.76

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