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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.97, 62.95 and 16.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.97, 62.95 and 16.29 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.97 : 62.95 = 16.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.97/62.95 = 16.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.97x = 62.95 × 16.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.97x = 1,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.46/41.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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