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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 44.88 and 16.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 44.88 and 16.21 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 44.88 = 16.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/44.88 = 16.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 44.88 × 16.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727.50/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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