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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 44.76 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 44.76 and 16.31 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 44.76 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/44.76 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 44.76 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.21/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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