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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 44.57 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 44.57 and 16.20 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 44.57 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/44.57 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 44.57 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.95/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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