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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.58, 44.39 and 16.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.58, 44.39 and 16.08 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.58 : 44.39 = 16.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.58/44.39 = 16.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.58x = 44.39 × 16.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.58x = 713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.79/29.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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