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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 44.41 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 44.41 and 16.78 is: 25.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 44.41 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/44.41 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 44.41 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744.98/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.17

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