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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.75, 41.04 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.75, 41.04 and 16.81 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.75 : 41.04 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.75/41.04 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.75x = 41.04 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.75x = 689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689.84/29.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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