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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.43, 44.13 and 15.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.43, 44.13 and 15.90 is: 23.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.43 : 44.13 = 15.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.43/44.13 = 15.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.43x = 44.13 × 15.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.43x = 701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701.67/29.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.84

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