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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.19, 43.80 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.19, 43.80 and 15.67 is: 23.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.19 : 43.80 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.19/43.80 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.19x = 43.80 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.19x = 686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686.13/29.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.51

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