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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.78, 41.11 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.78, 41.11 and 16.85 is: 23.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.78 : 41.11 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.78/41.11 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.78x = 41.11 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.78x = 692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.41/29.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.25

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