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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 43.45 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 43.45 and 15.48 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 43.45 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/43.45 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 43.45 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 672.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672.57/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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