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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.88, 44.83 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.88, 44.83 and 16.18 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.88 : 44.83 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.88/44.83 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.88x = 44.83 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.88x = 725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.35/29.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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