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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 44.95 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 44.95 and 16.44 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 44.95 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/44.95 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 44.95 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.98/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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