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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 44.92 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 44.92 and 16.44 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 44.92 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/44.92 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 44.92 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.34/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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