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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.38, 44.09 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.38, 44.09 and 15.88 is: 23.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.38 : 44.09 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.38/44.09 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.38x = 44.09 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.38x = 699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699.94/29.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.83

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