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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 43.86 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 43.86 and 15.74 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 43.86 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/43.86 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 43.86 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 690.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.36/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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