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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.47, 40.67 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.47, 40.67 and 16.53 is: 22.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.47 : 40.67 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.47/40.67 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.47x = 40.67 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.47x = 672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.34/29.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.81

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