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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.37, 44.07 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.37, 44.07 and 15.86 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.37 : 44.07 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.37/44.07 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.37x = 44.07 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.37x = 698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.95/29.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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