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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.63, 40.88 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.63, 40.88 and 16.51 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.63 : 40.88 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.63/40.88 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.63x = 40.88 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.63x = 675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.03/29.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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