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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.69, 40.98 and 16.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.69, 40.98 and 16.58 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.69 : 40.98 = 16.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.69/40.98 = 16.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.69x = 40.98 × 16.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.69x = 679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679.37/29.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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