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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 44.30 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 44.30 and 8.16 is: 12.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 44.30 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/44.30 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 44.30 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.34/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.24

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