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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.13, 43.68 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.13, 43.68 and 15.58 is: 23.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.13 : 43.68 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.13/43.68 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.13x = 43.68 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.13x = 680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680.32/29.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.35

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