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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 41.04 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 41.04 and 16.80 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 41.04 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/41.04 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 41.04 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.47/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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