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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.05, 43.55 and 15.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.05, 43.55 and 15.53 is: 23.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.05 : 43.55 = 15.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.05/43.55 = 15.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.05x = 43.55 × 15.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.05x = 676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676.33/29.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.28

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