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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.82, 41.15 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.82, 41.15 and 16.88 is: 23.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.82 : 41.15 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.82/41.15 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.82x = 41.15 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.82x = 694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694.32/29.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.28

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