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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.84, 44.72 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.84, 44.72 and 16.33 is: 24.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.84 : 44.72 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.84/44.72 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.84x = 44.72 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.84x = 729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729.97/29.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.46

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