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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 44.57 and 16.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 44.57 and 16.87 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 44.57 = 16.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/44.57 = 16.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 44.57 × 16.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.70/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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