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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.56, 44.30 and 16.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.56, 44.30 and 16.02 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.56 : 44.30 = 16.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.56/44.30 = 16.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.56x = 44.30 × 16.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.56x = 709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.69/29.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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