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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.98, 45.00 and 16.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.98, 45.00 and 16.45 is: 24.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.98 : 45.00 = 16.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.98/45.00 = 16.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.98x = 45.00 × 16.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.98x = 739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.94/29.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.69

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