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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 44.87 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 44.87 and 16.40 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 44.87 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/44.87 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 44.87 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.56/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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