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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.14, 43.72 and 15.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.14, 43.72 and 15.61 is: 23.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.14 : 43.72 = 15.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.14/43.72 = 15.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.14x = 43.72 × 15.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.14x = 682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.54/29.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.42

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