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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 44.03 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 44.03 and 15.82 is: 23.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 44.03 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/44.03 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 44.03 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.55/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.73

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