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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 44.42 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 44.42 and 16.81 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 44.42 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/44.42 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 44.42 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.51/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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