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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.42, 44.16 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.42, 44.16 and 16.58 is: 24.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.42 : 44.16 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.42/44.16 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.42x = 44.16 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.42x = 732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.17/29.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.89

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