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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.69, 44.50 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.69, 44.50 and 16.17 is: 24.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.69 : 44.50 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.69/44.50 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.69x = 44.50 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.69x = 719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719.76/29.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.24

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