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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 44.85 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 44.85 and 16.38 is: 24.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 44.85 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/44.85 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 44.85 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.64/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.53

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