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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.11, 43.63 and 15.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.11, 43.63 and 15.59 is: 23.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 43.63 = 15.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/43.63 = 15.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 43.63 × 15.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.19/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.37

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