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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.15, 43.67 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.15, 43.67 and 15.64 is: 23.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.15 : 43.67 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.15/43.67 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.15x = 43.67 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.15x = 682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682.93/29.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.43

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