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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.69, 44.47 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.69, 44.47 and 16.14 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.69 : 44.47 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.69/44.47 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.69x = 44.47 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.69x = 717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717.71/29.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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