A 35-year-old man presents with progressive hearing loss over 6 months. Otoscopy reveals a retracted tympanic membrane with fluid level. Weber test shows lateralization to the affected ear, and Rinne test demonstrates bone conduction better than air conduction on the affected side. Which single finding best distinguishes this conductive hearing loss from sensorineural hearing loss?

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