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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 44.15 and 16.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 44.15 and 16.61 is: 24.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 44.15 = 16.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/44.15 = 16.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 44.15 × 16.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.33/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.91

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