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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.43, 44.08 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.43, 44.08 and 16.57 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.43 : 44.08 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.43/44.08 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.43x = 44.08 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.43x = 730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.41/29.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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