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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.31, 43.96 and 10.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.31, 43.96 and 10.05 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.31 : 43.96 = 10.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.31/43.96 = 10.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.31x = 43.96 × 10.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.31x = 441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.71/29.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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