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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 44.89 and 16.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 44.89 and 16.42 is: 24.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 44.89 = 16.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/44.89 = 16.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 44.89 × 16.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.09/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.60

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