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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.84, 44.69 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.84, 44.69 and 16.31 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.84 : 44.69 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.84/44.69 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.84x = 44.69 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.84x = 728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.59/29.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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