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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 40.73 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 40.73 and 16.58 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 40.73 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/40.73 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 40.73 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.24/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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