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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 41.26 and 16.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 41.26 and 16.79 is: 23.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 41.26 = 16.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/41.26 = 16.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 41.26 × 16.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.60/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.16

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